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Why Men Struggle To Believe That They've Been Sexually Assaulted By A Woman
When they've been abused by another man, they call it exactly what it is — rape. But when it's a woman, it’s a completely different story.
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HORRIFYING
Before, And After, The Jogger
Survivors of the real "Central Park Five" attacker speak for the first time.
'I WANT THIS TO BE MY JUSTICE'
The Billboard
After Stephanie Montgomery says she was raped at the strip club where she worked, she went to the manager and the police. Nothing happened. That's when she decided to tell her story as big as she could.
AN ACHINGLY SLOW ROAD TO JUSTICE
R. Kelly Is Not The Only Villain At The Heart Of Jim DeRogatis' New Book, 'Soulless'
"Soulless" often reads like a courtroom drama — except most courtroom dramas don't let six years transpire between an indictment and the actual trial.
On YouTube’s Digital Playground, an Open Gate for Pedophiles
The site’s automated recommendation system, at times drawing on home movies of unwitting families, created a vast video catalog of prepubescent children.
FILLED WITH TERROR
One Woman's Story Of Being Trapped By NXIVM
A woman who spent nearly two years in a room with virtually no contact with the outside world testified this week about why she had no choice but to stay put on the orders of a jealous man who has been accused of running a sex cult.
WE'RE TERRIBLE AND NEED TO DO BETTER
Why Society Goes Easy On Rapists
It's not just that sexual assailants are often let off the hook. It's that there is often not a hook to begin with.
'I MADE IT OUT OF THERE ALIVE'
Three Border Crossings: One Immigrant's Journey
The first time, Luz Mireya Zamora was raped. The second, she nearly drowned. In order to live in the United States legally, she had to leave her family and attempt to cross the border once more.
'A DARK DAY FOR WOMEN IN ALABAMA'
Alabama Lawmakers Vote To Effectively Ban Abortion In The State
The Alabama Senate approved a measure on Tuesday that would outlaw almost all abortions in the state, setting up a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade, the case that recognized a woman’s constitutional right to end a pregnancy.
THE PREDATORY GURU
Watch This Chilling Documentary About A Charismatic Spiritual Leader Who Allegedly Abused Followers
Women who were previously a part of the Thai yoga community of Agama tell their stories about Swami Vivekananda Saraswati.
PARASOCIAL PREDATION
How An Elf And A Group Of Gamers Exposed A 'Predatory' YouTuber-Husband Obsessed With Soliciting Nudes
"ProJared" Knabenbauer, a gamer with 838 thousand YouTube followers, was accused by his elf-cosplaying wife of having an affair. Then even more disturbing allegations came rolling in.
'WE HAVE NOT REPAIRED THE DAMAGE'
These Tech Men Were Accused Of Past Sexual Misconduct. They All Have New Jobs
By exposing men accused of sexual misconduct, the #MeToo movement has derailed careers in entertainment, higher education and politics, but its impact in the technology industry has been less pronounced.
I Wanted to Love Men. I Also Wanted Men to Leave Me the Hell Alone
"How could I learn to love men? So much of my life had been ruined by them."
A BITTER AFTERTASTE
What Happens When A Restaurant's Toxic Culture Reaches Customers?
Diners who experience inappropriate comments are often left with little recourse.
'PELL DID THE UNTHINKABLE'
How Cardinal George Pell Became The Highest-Ranking Catholic Official To Be Convicted Of Child Abuse
He made a name defending the Catholic Church from accusations of sexual abuse. A jury just found he was abusing children
CAN WE CANCEL THE KING OF POP?
With Michael Jackson, It's Different
Why his fall from grace implicates all of us.
FROM A MAN IN PENNSYLVANIA
A New R. Kelly Tape Has Allegedly Been Found
Attorney Gloria Allred is representing Gary Dennis, who found the tape. Authorities in New York declined to comment.
'A PERFORMATIVE MOMENT'
How R. Kelly's Gayle King Interview Shows Typical Abuser Behavior
Mental health experts say Kelly's defense on "CBS This Morning" includes denial and manipulation tactics commonly employed by abusers.
'NOBODY HAS TO KNOW'
One Of Anime's Biggest Voices Accused Of Sexual Harassment
Stories about voice actor Vic Mignogna have been circulating online for over a decade, but the latest round of accusations started surfacing around mid-January of this year. io9 spoke with more than 25 voice actors, cosplayers, industry professionals, convention employees and former fans about their experiences with Mignogna.
PREYING ON PARASOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
When Your Favorite Streamer Turns Out To Be A Creep (Or Worse)
As the internet has changed with the addition of social media, influencer culture, YouTube, Twitch and a multibillion-dollar online gaming industry, so has the nature of online predation.
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